Cement-effect floors and coverings: how to choose and use in decoration

With great cost-benefit and funky appearance, O cement effect is an increasingly popular option among floors and wall coverings. Whether burnt or painted cement, the use of the material ensures much more personality and practicality for different environments.

Cement Porcelain for Floor and Wall Eliane – Leroy Merlin

How to choose cement for floors and coatings?

The ease of application, the versatility, the low cost and impactful look have made cement one of the most sought after materials for walls and floors. However, you must pay attention to the place of use before choosing between types of cement.

For being versatile, you can choose to use the cement effect both outdoors, how much internal. A bathroom in burnt cement, for example, it has a rustic and industrial feel, but you can also find the porcelain cement Eliane, which has a light and sophisticated look.

The cement effect floor is a perfect alternative for those looking for practicality. Highly recommended for kitchen or gourmet floors, it is easy to clean and gives a neutral look to the environment, valuing the style according to the other elements.

In rooms, for example, burnt cement can make the environment sophisticated and cozy. In light and neutral colors, this coating brings a more clean into space.

Winter Gray Cement Porcelain Eliane – Leroy Merlin

Another very common application is the burnt cement wall covering, that conveys personality to different rooms. With good durability and resistance, installation can be on just one or all walls in the room, according to the desired style.

It is noteworthy that, for indoor areas, there is a good range of colors, tile textures and prints with cement effect, for example, and that there are specific coatings for exterior areas or facades.

Industries and commercial areas with a medium flow of people can also have this effect on floors or walls. The tip is to invest in the cement effect floor in places where there is not a large circulation of people, so that the look always remains intact.

Due to the burnt cement floor it offers good resistance to climate changes, he is interesting for external environments, including the pool area. Combining elements such as wood and stones, it is possible to have a contemporary look.

External Porcelain Enameled Cement Munari Grafiti Eliane – Leroy Merlin

For bathrooms and kitchen, it is worth checking if the floor or covering with the chosen cement aspect is resistant to humidity, to ensure a good service life.

Because of the versatility, use on facades, garage and hall is also a good choice. In these cases, you can even invest in ceiling with cement effect, for a more rustic style.

In bedrooms and living rooms, the cement effect is also recommended, especially to create a more intimate atmosphere. As the porcelain leaves the environment cooler, it is interesting for warmer places.

Internal porcelain tile Stone Palladio Gray Eliane – Leroy Merlin

Application location defined, it is important to analyze the different types of porcelain tiles.

O porcelain enameled can be used both on the wall and on the floor and has a multitude of prints, reliefs and design possibilities and decoration.

Technical porcelain tiles have the following additional advantages: has a unique color mass which makes it ideal for application on countertops and furniture, has high performance, resists stains, ice and acids, is an ecological and sustainable product.

In porcelain finishes, O rectified porcelain tile, for example, reduces the seating joint, providing a visual breadth of space. O polished porcelain tile, in its turn, one of the most popular, has high reflection and brightness, so it’s interesting to convey the feeling of a larger room. For this, worth investing in pieces with a white cement look. In external areas such as garages, leisure areas, ramps and wet areas, polished porcelain tiles are not indicated, the correct thing is to use coatings that have slip resistance.

Also pay attention to the size of the tile or covering, which must be chosen according to the measurements of the room in which it will be applied. For large rooms or bathrooms, for example, opt for larger plates.

For the effect of space amplitude, the tip is to invest in the same porcelain tiles for floors and wall cladding, giving special attention to the finish and the feeling of continuity.

As for the color, in blank, the material makes the environment more neutral and easy to combine with other decorative elements. Black is a good choice to bring sophistication, while the Grey, or color of burnt cement, makes the environment more cozy and an industrial air.

Cement effect in decoration

To make the best choice of coating, you need to consider cement styles and their impact on decor. The conventional cement look is a good alternative for a cozy and contemporary environment.

The geometric look refers to the art Deco, brings personality and stands out in the decoration, while the granite finish is sophisticated and brings opulence to the project and the marbled effect can be applied in environments with a more classic style.

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A monocolor aspect brings harmony and is interesting for minimalist spaces with a more decorative clean. Rustic cement can be used for an industrial look.

To choose the color of the cement, also consider where it will be applied. One of the highlights of cement is the ease of fitting in different styles, according to the combination with other elements.

When combining with wood, for example, cement reinforces a more rustic look. But you can also choose a floor or tile with a burnt cement effect and combine it with other items also in gray, giving a more urban air, industrial and modern.

(reference: https://www.eliane.com/brera-terra-e-mar-do-tradicional-ao-contemporaneo/)

Even in vintage decor it is possible to use cement. For this, combine with furniture in straight lines and pastel colored objects, like rose, blue, yellow or lilac, that bring a fun and retro air.

Combined with glass, in its turn, cement has a decoration clean, neutral and minimalist. If your room is compact, be sure to invest in white cement, that makes the environment visually wider and more illuminated.

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